Someone correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the top 3 fasteners studs
mounted in the block, with 2 dowel pins? The correct fasteners would
probably make a world of difference.
aaron
On Mon, 21 Dec 1998, Martin Gonzales wrote:
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> After finding that the clutch release bearing needed replacement, I ordered
> the "easier to operate clutch kit" from BPNW. And thanks to a triumph owner
> on the list, I found, of course some may disagree, that the pin on the
> bearing holder is not needed.
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> After removing the transmission without assistance and installing the the
> new clutch, I then attempted to reinstall the transmission by myself. And
> much to mine pleasure, I found that I could do it myself by using two 4 inch
> 5/16 inch bolts, with the heads cutoff, as dowels to guide the transmission
> into the flywheel. I placed the two bolts on the top end of the bell
> housing mount on the engine side. And after quite a bit of jiggling and
> using a jack with a small piece of 2" X 4" mounted on top under the
> transmission, I was able to reinstall the transmission.
>
> To tighten the top 9 or 12 bolts and nuts that attach the transmission to
> the engine, I attached, with duct tape, a wrench on the engine side to hold
> the bolt inplace while I tightened the nuts.
>
> I have relayed the above story, for others, who like me, are mechanically
> challenged.
>
> Martin
> 73 TR6
> San Jose, CA
> USA
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